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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
5
The county absorbs radio sets across communities as the Local Department TECH pushes installations. Winter weather damaged plants and fuel stocks, while power and plumbing crews addressed cold-related issues.
Social notes report Miss Sara Neff wed to Mr J Mulford Swing at St. Pauls Reformed Church Ridgely with family and out of town guests attending. The couple plan to reside in the parsonage after a northward honeymoon. Also noted are several December and January marriages in Dover Henderson and Denton, plus local society visitors and a Masonic banquet set for January 24.
Denton National Bank stockholders reelected directors including Harvey L. Cooper Charles W Hobbs Thomas B Sparklin Abraham R Wright William H Deen Harry Dailey James H Nichols John L Ey erngam J Roland Chaffinch Frederick B Nutile Harry M Thompson Arthur W Brumbaugh Lawrence J Towers roin T Saulsbury Board officers were re elected with Harvey L Cooper as president Charles W Hobbs and J Roland Chaffinch as vice presidents William Norris as cashier Robert Fleetwood as teller Fernand Baynard as book keeper Jancis E Yeoman as general book keeper Miss Hilda Covey as stenographer T ipring Fisher as counsel. Peoples Bank directors reelected include Henry T Nuttle Thomas L Day Paul Holsinger William Croll H Clay Hobbs Somers Blake Thomas F Johnson William R Fountain George T Redden Frederick J Wright H Earle Smith George J Kibler Officers elected President Henry T Nuttle vice president H Clay Hobbs cashier J Frank Wright teller William H Nuttle Miss Frances Johnson Theodore Orme counsel J Qwen Knotts Wright succeeds T F Johnson as cashier due to health reasons.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided as Fred R Owens executor of Tilghman Harvey deceased sought releases from Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Burrsville trustees Robert H Wyatt George L Blades John W Thawley Charles W Stokes John M Wooters Clark C vins and William E Wright Calvert C Meriken trustee for sale of Mary E Sew ard real estate led releases from Cooper Sallie Minner William T Sew ard Ellsbury F Seward Fred Sewarl Clara Seward and Julia A Custiman distributees Alice D Davis Edward E Nuttle executors of Fernandes Davis deceased filed releases from Wilmer Fell Davis distributee and from the Eastern Shores Frust Company.
J. K. Howes of National Tailors presents 135 new men’s made to measure suit styles at James’ barber shop. The exhibit promises an iron clad guarantee for fit and service or your money back, claiming to save customers the barber’s profit.
Rev James A Mitchell of Alexandria Va preached at St Pauls Church on Sunday January 6 with services planned on the first and third Sundays in January and February. Community events include dinners gatherings and visits among local families and students with various residents and guests from nearby towns and colleges.
Miss Virginia Thomas resigns from local school and heads home to North Carolina. Several residents travel, visit, or recover from illness including Mrs Annie E Heather convalescing, Mrs Wesley Smith returning from Philadelphia hospital, and others visiting relatives in Smyrna Dover and Baltimore. Oldest resident Tom McGinnis dies at 87. radio installations noted for Rev John Rosser and others.
The Andersontown Tobbs Community Club will convene at Mrs. Harry Wheatley’s residence next Thursday afternoon January 17 to discuss club activities and community plans.
The Ridgely News Letter reports the funeral of Mrs. L. S. Matthews with service at home led by Rev Melvin Wheatley and burial in Ridgely cemetery. It covers church affiliations, family survivors, meetings of the Ladies Aid, Community Club discussions, Bank of Ridgely officers, and local visits and events through midweek.
Obituary tribute from Carrie Sylvester for her father John W Wood who died four years ago. The verse recalls his brave battle with illness and faith in reunion in the afterlife. It expresses enduring love and a wish to meet again beyond the grave.
Miss Ruth Passwaters of near Anderson town and Miss Helen Adams of near Blickman have returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Philadelphia.
The Epworth League held its business meeting at Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stafford’s home followed by a social hour with recitations readings and music. Mrs. Hugh Vincent and Miss Esther Adams of Farmington entertained with duets and Mrs. Philip Cheezum provided instrumental music. Other items include store openings visits between Burrsville and nearby towns and church gift news. Revival services began at Wesley M E Church on January 6.
Baltimore and Burrsville visitors arrive at the Trice home and others call on the Neals and Hubbards. Birthday greetings mark Belle Beauchamp at 75. Families from Wilmington Philadelphia Easton and Denton share hospitality and visits across Ridgely and nearby towns.
Preston residents Mr and Mrs Fred N Wright welcomed brothers and sisters in law from Bridgeville Del Easton Federalsburg Cambridge Washington Vallimore and Preston for a turkey dinner at their home near Preston A brother Emory Wright could not attend After a four oclock buffet luncheon guests went home Also locals attended Casper Camper twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Aston on the 4th Inst Lyle Hughes visited from Washington and Mrs William Hughes of Vallimore and Mrs Harlan F Davis spent holidays Revival services are in progress in the M E Church.
Thomas Jones age 17 years 8 months died at his home near Goldsboro last Saturday about ten o'clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev J H Schooley and Rev W T Hartranft with interment in the Jones burial ground nearby. Also notes: visits by Grant DeWitt and Andrew Quillen to Bridgeville. Noble Dhue and Helen Boyd wed at Dover East. Mrs A G Dennison returns from Wyoming. fourth quarterly conference set for Friday night January 15. Mrs Craig of Wyoming visiting sister Mrs J W Shively. Noble Jarrell and family at Wilmington. revival services well attended.
Henderson high school held an athletic banquet at Eden Hall to honor the soccer team led by captain Dall-Winfred Gooden and players Rhey and Reginald Smith, Hubert Cole, Everett Clayville, Norman Cohee, Keith Webb, Rudolf Spicka, Carroll Thomp son, Joseph Churchman, Roy Medford, Clinton Sylvester, Charles Tyles, and Wesley Shellbrooks along with the volleyball squad led by captain Sadie Walls and teammates Juanita Cole, Annabel Clark, Sara Gooden, Beatrice Wood, Mary Walls, Marie Dill, Anna Churchman, Emma Gooden, Naomi Gruwell, and Rosanna Richards. The event included a luncheon and remarks by Principal Conrad Wingate.
The Bethlehem Ladies Aid held a meeting and elected officers for the year: Mollie Harding president Mary Bowdle vice president Ola Le gates secretary Elsie Thompson treasurer. A social meal followed. The next meeting is Jan 17 at 2 30 at Nellie Hopkins home.
Dr J R Downes county health officer announces a tuberculosis clinic in Denton. Dr John M Nicklas medical consultant of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association will conduct the session in the Judges' room at the Court House on Tuesday January 15 for diagnosis. People may report at 10 30 a m. in person and physicians are invited to bring cases they wish to present.
Mr and Mrs W E Collins hosted a Tuesday social in honor of their son Perry now home from Philadelphia. Attendees included Mildred Collins Ruth Whiteley Ethel Williamson Mary Williamson Lillie Gadow Mabel Turner Anna Bee wers Naomi Fisher Lillian Phillips Ruth Taylor Bowens Elmer Kelley Walter Whiteley Raymond Cook Benjamin Cohee Wesley Butler John Alderson Lee Taylor Perry Collins and Ellis Collins. After games, refreshments were served at the home of George Baer.
The revival began Sunday night with a good audience in Queen Anne. On Monday Rev. H S Stevens of Baltimore preached a valuable sermon to a large congregation and will continue nightly for two weeks except Saturdays. Sunday services are at 10 30 and 7 30. Also notes on Harris Chapel Sunday School Christmas treat and local social updates.
Friday evening neighbors surprised Mrs. Alex Lord for her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins, Ernest Liden, Sidney Collins, Olaf Smith, Floyd Daffin with children, Raymond, Virgil, Hilda, Norma Lee, Pearl Wright, and Viola Liden. An aluminum percolator and a birthday cake were presented, with sandwiches, cakes, and coffee served as games and music continued into the night. Mrs. O. H. Howard and children visited Griffith and Smith households on Sunday. Dinner hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Towers entertained Robinson Nichols and others. Lawrence Howard returned to college after holidays at home. Edward Lewis and Harvey Baker were guests of Mr. Leon Towers several days ago.
Several schools released December attendance figures led by Baltimore Corner with 99.6 percent. Federalsburg Elementary and Preston High near 91 95 and 90 percent respectively, while Caroline High 94 and Denton Primary 95 show strong turnout. Other districts include Nichols American Corner Howard s Garey s Central Laurel Grove Friendship Oaks Hethlehem Hickory Hill Williston Hickman Chestnut Grove and Furman s Grove with mid to high eighties and nineties percentages.
A State Tax Commission compilation shows Talbot county as the second richest on the Eastern Shore, with Wicomico first. Salisbury lifts the county’s value, but outside the town, the remainder of the county trails Talbot unless Easton is included. Other shore counties lag behind the two leaders. Highly improved country estates boost Talbot's high standing.
A county article compares two tomato production cost estimates from Sadlersville area farmers. One uses five ton yield per acre with detailed costs for ploughing, harrowing, plants, cultivating, picking, manure, hauling, fertilizer, baskets and interest, totaling 12.00. The other, for an acre five ton crop, lists higher totals and argues labor at market value. The piece questions profitability and highlights differing labor valuations.
Engineers from Susquehanna Power Co have selected a dam site about 2000 yards north of the present State vehicular bridge at Conowingo after months of river sounding drilling and geological checks. The plan outlines power lines from the dam to Oxford and Port Deposit then south to Perryville Havre de Grace and Aberdeen with a northward line to Chestertown Centreville and Cambridge and a split toward Ridgely Queenstown Easton and Salisbury including spurs to several towns.
United States Bureau of Mines warns Caroline county motorists about the danger of exhaust fumes from warming engines in garages. Deaths continue as gases release carbon monoxide during engine warmups. Experiments show exhaust contains 2-4 percent carbon monoxide and even four-fifths of one percent can be fatal in an hour.
The DeFord family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who supported them during Mrs. Emily DeFord's illness and passing. Canouine DeFord and siblings express sincere appreciation.
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